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The Country Music Association tweeted a statement regarding Chesney’s absence ahead of the show, writing, “CMA Musical Event of the Year winner & Entertainer of the Year nominee @KennyChesney will be unable to appear on tonight’s telecast due to a death in the family.”

“Sometimes you hear songs & they just feel good,” Chesney wrote on Twitter. “Occasionally one that feels good says something that people need to hear. That’s how I felt about Everything’s Gonna Be Alright when I heard it. Proud to have been part of this with my friend @davidleemurphy. #musicaleventoftheyear.”

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